How's about a little industrial plumb pudding under the Christmas tree this year? The Urban Arboretum has created this standout design, made of galvanized steel pipes, for anyone tired of the same ol' same ol' fir and pine.

Yes, an industrial pipe Christmas tree will set you back a precious $800+, but in addition to lasting for many holidays to come, it's a handmade piece of sculptural decor that could be set up in the right loft or Mr. Rooter office all year long.

The Urban Arboretum will ship your Christmas tree o' pipes - all 24 pounds of it - fully assembled and ready for display. Total height is 28", and diameter 21".

I figured it would be tough to do a round up of gifts for $25 or less this year, but over the 12 months, I've actually posted dozens and dozens of pieces of tech and gear, tools and supplies, and trinkets and gadgets...

Thousands of decorative lights from the palm of my hand to the branches of my trees, or spans of my walls in minutes. Minutes. Without the hassle of knotted wires. Without the danger of ladders. Without the frustration...

It's not just a Dirty Santa gift exchange or a White Elephant party this year, it's a Dirty Dirty Santa gift exchange or a Black White Elephant party. And if it's not, grab one of these questionable, sexual, offensive...

Advent calendars are making a play for the top Christmas trend of 2019. I've never seen so many available in the US. And I've definitely never seen a 24 Days of Sex & Seduction Advent Calendar in the US, or anywhere else...

Some relish the thought of participating in a white elephant gift exchange, envisioning the gags and pranks they'll pull, the equal parts hilarity and awkwardness that will ensue when the boss ends up with the Flowering...

Before putting together a list of unique gifts for $50 or less, I spent some time thinking about what the dollar-or-less number should be. How much do people spend on gifts, and on individual gifts, these days? I feel...

You can go all out Clark Griswold and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on your holiday decorating this year without risking falling off the roof or running up a thousand-dollar electrical bill. Just make yourself...

Deck the halls...and the living room. Also, the kitchen gets its own Christmas tree and every window sill a candle flickering bright (via 2 x AA batteries, of course.) Poinsettias and holly-trimmed linen replace the succulents...

Your woman sure as shiny baubles won't be singin' out to Santa Baby this year if her Dude Baby gets her one of Tiffany & Co.'s Advent Calendars. Twenty-four days of diamonds and drop earrings, platinum and pendants, and...

Two notes about this Dirty Talking Gingerbread Man Christmas tree ornament stand out to me: 1) "NOT FOR KIDS"; and 2) "Simply squeeze the body of the Naughty Gingerbread Man ornament to hear him say outrageous things!...

I'm rounding up the best Secret Santa gifts for $20 or less in a separate pen than the best white elephant gifts for $20 or less because these gift exchanges and 2 different beasts. And not just because one is an obese...